JOURNAL ARTICLE

Studies from Shaoxing University in the Area of Psychology Described (The rediscovery of Fritz Heider's early social cognition: a person-centered perspective).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 539 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses a new study that re-evaluates the social psychologist and philosopher Fritz Heider's theory within the context of "early social cognition," highlighting its historical significance compared to contemporary social cognition. Conducted by researchers from Shaoxing University in China, the study shifts the focus from Heider's causal analysis of event attribution to a more comprehensive scientific explanation, particularly emphasizing the distinction between animate and inanimate entities. The researchers argue that Heider's person-centered perspective could provide a unified theoretical framework for developing theories in social cognition today. For further details, a free version of the journal article is available online. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/06, p539
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:185535242
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